Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: horn trouble
v8fordman, thanks. I think your correct since it intermittently works. so i will see the tabs if I lift the rod? Ken
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 349
horn trouble
how does my 34 horn make a ground at the wheel and can I take it apart to clean contact. it tries to work but I think its a poor ground at steering wheel. I can make it work grounding it at the horn...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2023, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,530
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2023, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,530
Re: hard start only when hot
Thanks everyone, kube I did try pumping when hot with no improvement. Got my carb riser today so I will report back.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2023, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,530
hard start only when hot
My 59ab doesn't start well when at temp. Engine starts cold instantly but once at driving temp (180) it will just crank and crank unless I feed it fuel with pedal. carb is rebuilt 97. engine is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2023, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 965
Re: 1936 ford Grille Straighting
I'm not sure if this will help. my 34 grill had some vertical bars that were bent bad. I had a spare seat frame and used some pieces from it to braize into the grill, they were a perfect fit. Ken
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2022, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,123
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2022, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,123
charley
anyone have charley ny phone number? Thanks Ken
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2022, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 504
steering bind
Hi folks, I have a bind in my stock 34 steering, it seems to be most notable on a road with sharp curves and a high crown. I have some play but minimal. should I rebuild the steering box? Where might...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2022, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,941
Re: Dyna beads in wheels
I have them in my 34, running 35 16inch wheels with tubes with radials. smooth as silk. The folks that sold me the beads did mention that they won't resolve side to side issues only rolling. So you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2022, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,359
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2022, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 589
Re: 34 floor mat
thankyou for the quick response T Scott. If you ever find someone making the rear mat please drop me a line. mine is a tudor. Ken
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2022, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 589
34 floor mat
Hi folks, got my new front floor mat and plan to install it soon. Can anyone tell me does the separate peace over the shifter go under or over? Also there is no cut out for the batterie so I assume...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2022, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,682
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2022, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,394
Re: Radial tires for early Ford
not only smooth but they don't wonder if you live in a state with cruddy roads like mine with truck routes that make sunken pavement. I run coker wide whites on my 34, they have been great. Ken
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2021, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,316
Re: 1934 Sedan rear fender cage nuts
I'm not sure if this will help. I had a bad cage nut in the same area on my 34. After some struggle I managed to remove it. With the fender off I drilled two small holes on each side of the bolt...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2021, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,454
Re: FOG LIGHTS AND tURN SIGNALS on '39 Ford
I have fog light turn sigs on my 34, I purchased them because they came set up to be used as parking and turn signal, 12v dual filament bulbs. I left the parking lights in the headlights (standard...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2021, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,479
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2021, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 928
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2021, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,000
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2021, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,000
gas cap issue
Hi folks, so I have a Drake tank in my 34. The gas cap is original and I put a new cork (hand made) gasket on it, every time I fill up it leaks out, I'm careful to stop pumping too close to the top...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2021, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,623
Re: one wire alternator
most gm style one wire set ups can be converted to 3wire. you may see a two post connector area not in use. Any auto store should have the connector with some short leads. All you need after that is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2021, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,419
Re: charging question
So, Its fixed, I put I high output alternator on from powermaster but the symptom remained. Once I powered the fan from starter solenoid all is good. I still don't get a charge at idle but I think...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2021, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,282
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2021, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,419
Re: charging question
Just an update, I tried a smaller pulley and although I do see an improvement the amps still drop when the fan kicks in. I think I may bite the bullet and purchase a high output alternator. Ken
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